The North West Championships starts the new 2018 season is now underway.

The championship, as in past years, is based on performances in regular local competitions around the region (Gtr Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and North Wales) which can be held on any full-sized table type. Competition formats, entry fees and prize funds are at the organiser's discretion. however unless otherwise stated events are free to enter and many are also freeplay.

If it is not a regular event competitions require 7 days notice. Results must be provided in full, players are required to provide full names, year of birth (e.g. 1992) and Nationality if living in UK under 5 years.

Points are awarded according to final placings in competitions, the number of entries, and the status of the event, with Open events (2 or more Semi-Pro or above players/teams* competing) weighted 100% and amateur/beginner only events (or open events with fewer than 2x SP players/teams*) and Draw Your Partner (DYP) events weighted at 50%. * If the only two semipro or above players play together as a doubles team the event is treated as amateur for points weighting purposes (50%).

A minimum of 4x players are required for a singles competition and 3x teams for a doubles competition or DYP. If an event is cancelled due to insufficient attendance players who do attend will be awarded 10x points towards their championship total.